Our client is a new proprietary equity derivatives trading firm in Sydney.
Function Profile:
The purpose of this role is to understand the needs of the business and provide robust tools to support our dynamic team of traders in our Hong Kong office.
Key accountabilities of this role include:
-Developing and maintaining real time trading and analysis tools for the traders;
-Developing and maintaining tools to capture & manipulate information from exchanges, market data and news providers
-Working closely with traders and other business users to capture requirements and to proactively spot automation opportunities;
-Working together with our development teams in Sydney, Hong Kong and Amsterdam;
-Balancing rapid application development demands with designing and building quality, scalable trading architecture that meets the short and longer term needs of the business.
Candidate Profile:
Work Experience:
-Previous experience is not vital, however will be looked upon favourably
Technical Skills:
Experience with a variety of programming languages (must include at least one of Java, C# or C++).
Strong design principles, including experience with Object Oriented methodologies.
Knowledge of Excel including VBA, macro and add-in development
Database experience including knowledge of SQL.
Education:
-Bachelor/Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Computer or Software) or another technical area with strong academic results (credit minimum) is essential.
Other:
-Knowledge of Financial Markets is an advantage, and a passion for the industry is essential;
-You will also demonstrate strong analytical skills, have well developed planning and organising skills and have a structured approach to tackling tasks and achieving results;
-Strong communication and relationship building skills are vital in order to interact with traders and deliver business outcomes.
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